"As the West that we now know only from books and paintings has vanished, our nostalgia for it grows," said Poulton and Fieldsted. Both say that the images that the Taos Masters recorded on canvas are reaching record levels of interest throughout the world. "Their images are not derivative and are indisputably authentic," they said.

Fortunately for visitors, the pieces on display in "The Taos Masters & Western Artists Exhibit" are a good representation of the artists' style and skill and should be of interest to anyone attracted to this period of the American West.

• WHILE VISITING the museum, don't miss "From Bouguereau to Norman Rockwell," an exhibition of exquisite paintings by narrative artists loved by the public but denigrated by the critics. There is an entry fee for this show: $4 for adults, $2 for children and students, children under 6 free.

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If you go. . .

What: The Taos Masters & Western Artists Exhibit

Where: Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 South, Springville

When: Through Oct. 24

Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (Wednesday until 9 p.m.); Sunday, 3-6 p.m.; closed Monday

How much: Free

Phone: 801-489-2727

Web: www.sma.nebo.edu

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